Today, Arizona State

The last time Cal faced ASU (2004), they blanked the #20 Sun Devils 27-0 (Blaire Baily, Daily Cal)

If you made it through all the articles I gave you to read in the last few days… there’s more. Let’s hope this game lives up to the expectations and Cal comes out on top.

Cal’s defense will be focusing on ASU’s quarterback, Rudy Carpenter. With high-energy Mickey Pimentel now in the starting lineup for linebacker, the pass rush should get a boost.

Andrew Cameron, the starting left tackle on the offensive line who injured his ankle during the Minnesota game, still may not be available for today’s matchup. Coach Jeff Tedford says that it “will be a game-time decision.” Scott Smith is still out with his MCL injury.
The SF Chronicle has an article evaluating the high octane offenses of both teams, and predicting a game dominated by the offense on both sides.

Athlon Sports has a game preview supporting ASU’s chances to win, and favors them by 10 points. To me, they make some pretty weak points.

SI has an amusing “smackdown” article pitting student writers from ASU and Cal and dregging up the usual stereotypes. They also have a Road Trip: Cal feature describing the best spots in Berkeley.

Finally, the Daily Cal describes how the season begins today for both ASU and Cal.

“I don’t know how to explain it. There’s something about Pac-10 play,” Tedford said. “I don’t want to say, ‘Now it’s for real,’ because it was always for real, but there’s just something a little bit different about conference play.”

See you at the game.

Cal Football Fan prediction: 41-27, Cal.